Chapter 68

When Kyoujuro spoke in such a sneaky manner, Yudai finally sighed helplessly and pretended to take out two small purple crystals from his pocket again.

The moment Kyoujuro saw the "inferior demon power crystals," his eyes lit up, and he snatched them directly, as if he was afraid Yudai would change his mind.

"I knew you had something hidden. With these two crystals, our lord's body can last another year."

Looking at the purple crystals in his hand, which glowed with an eerie light, Kyoujuro was delighted.

Actually, during this period, the Nine Pillars had not stopped trying to find "inferior demon power crystals." However, as Yudai had said, these things were extremely rare, and the Nine Pillars had found nothing in the past six months.

Kyoujuro didn't really expect Yudai to still have such valuable items, and he had only asked out of a whim. But he didn't expect Yudai to actually have some in stock.

"A year? No, I think even eight months would be a stretch."

Compared to Kyoujuro's ecstatic face, Yudai looked helpless. He continued to explain to the confused Kyoujuro: "Although I don't consider Yoriya Ubuyashiki as my lord like you do, I can't deny that he has been very good to me.

So if there's a way to save him, I won't hide it. But you need to understand that while using another power to counteract the curse is effective, it also comes with risks.

The power contained in these crystals is also corrosive. Yoriya Ubuyashiki's body is already weak. Although taking the crystals can temporarily restore his health, it also consumes his life."

"If he keeps taking this stuff for a long time, even if you eventually kill the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji and lift the curse on your lord, his lifespan will be almost depleted."

After hearing Yudai's explanation, Kyoujuro suddenly felt the two crystals in his hand become hot. He wasn't sure if he should give them to his lord.

"Is there no other way without side effects? You have so many ideas."

While Yudai and Kyoujuro were talking in secret, the other "Pillars" had somehow come to their side.

The one who spoke was the usually aloof Water Pillar, Giyu Tomioka.

They had also heard Yoriya Ubuyashiki's coughing when they left, so they originally wanted to come and find Yudai. But when they saw Yudai being secretly pulled away by Kyoujuro, they naturally followed secretly.

They had heard the entire conversation between Yudai and Kyoujuro.

"Yudai, you must have other ways, right? Think of a way to help our lord. I won't come to your place for free meals anymore."

Mitsuri Kanroji was also looking at Yudai with anticipation. After living together for half a year, Yudai had given her the impression of being a versatile genius. It seemed that as long as he was willing to try, there was nothing he couldn't do.

Seeing Mitsuri Kanroji's expectant face, Yudai was speechless.

"You're giving me too much credit. If there were higher-quality crystals, they might reduce the corrosive side effects, but the key is that I don't have any.

So it's not that I don't want to help, but I'm truly powerless. Do you understand?"

Yudai looked at the Nine Pillars and spread his hands, indicating that he wasn't unwilling to help but was truly powerless.

"Then how much of his lifespan will be consumed each time our lord takes these crystals?"

Kyoujuro looked at the purple crystals in his hand and asked a question that everyone cared about.

"I'm not sure, but as the number of times he takes them increases, the damage to his body will also increase. This is certain.

However, compared to Yoriya Ubuyashiki's original condition, he will definitely live longer. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken out these things."

Yudai's words made the Nine Pillars feel a bit heavy-hearted, but they ultimately decided to give the "inferior demon power crystals" to Yoriya Ubuyashiki.

Because, based on their understanding of their lord, even if he knew the side effect of consuming his lifespan, he would still choose to use them without hesitation.

The side effects Yudai mentioned would increase with each dose, but as long as they killed Muzan Kibutsuji before their lord's body deteriorated to the point of no return, it would be fine.

Realizing that defeating Muzan Kibutsuji had become even more urgent, Kyoujuro's thoughts of having Yudai treat them to a meal were gone, and he directly said he was going to train.

The Rock Pillar, Sound Pillar, Wind Pillar, and Water Pillar didn't say anything and left silently, apparently also planning to train.

"Kyoujuro and the others are going to train to prepare for killing Muzan Kibutsuji. What are you still standing here for?"

Watching Kyoujuro and the others leave, Yudai looked at the remaining Love Pillar, Serpent Pillar, Mist Pillar, and Insect Pillar with a speechless expression.

Yudai had thought he had finally escaped, and if he really had to treat them, Kyoujuro would definitely take the opportunity to fleece him.

But after Kyoujuro left, before Yudai could be happy about not having to spend money, he realized that four Pillars were still there, and one of them was a big eater!

"Since the Rock Pillar and the others are so strong, even if I train more, I won't be able to surpass them.

So, Yudai, when are we going to eat? I only ate 20% of my breakfast."

Mitsuri Kanroji blinked her big eyes and looked at Yudai expectantly.

As for the Serpent Pillar, Ibushi Obanai, he was secretly looking at the Love Pillar, the meaning clear. Where Mitsuri Kanroji was, he would be there too.

Moreover, Obanai always felt insecure when Mitsuri was with Yudai, who was so handsome.

Butterfly Shinobu: Can I bring Kanao along?

Shinobu Tengen: (°_°)

Well, Shinobu Tengen stayed because he felt more comfortable with the people here...

In the end, Yudai couldn't escape the fate of going bankrupt. Looking at the small mountain of plates in front of Mitsuri Kanroji, Yudai started to sweat.

He also sympathetically looked at the slowly eating Ibushi Obanai beside Mitsuri. If Obanai and Mitsuri really got together, their salaries as Pillars might not be enough to support Mitsuri's terrifying appetite.

Yudai also realized that the reason Mitsuri's blind dates always failed wasn't because she wasn't excellent, but because her appetite was too much for most families to handle...